Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Orange & White Porcelain a region celebrated for its

a region celebrated for its highly skilled lacquer-turning traditions

These beautiful velvet lampshades use the 'nui' shibori technique to create the diamond repeat pattern which is then digitally printed onto gorgeous soft pile velvet

It has layers of paint and lacquer built up over many years of use

and unusual green interior

This beautifully patinated Indian pot has a convenient swing lid

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Orange & White Porcelain a region celebrated for itsThis antique iron bound Chinese grain measure dates to circa 1910 and is called a rice dou. Better quality ones like this one are made from elm wood. It has a beautiful patina from daily use. In the past, grain measures were commonly used in markets to measure rice. Today, it can serve many useful purposes, such as a wastepaper bin or a plant holder.